The Bulldogs have had an absolutely stellar season 2021 so far and find themselves atop the ladder with just a month until finals.

Their midfield has been the main sticking point of this year with their stocks in that department being unparalleled across the league.

However as the saying goes, sometimes standing still means going backwards, so it would be wise for Luke Beveridge and his side to strengthen whilst they're at the top.

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The idea of these stories is to identify potentially gettable targets who could fill roles, not just link every club to superstars, the likes ofย Marcus Bontempelliย orย Patrick Cripps.

In no particular order, here are five players which the Doggies recruitment team would do well to target and potentially poach.

3. Daniel Talia

The Adelaide veteran is a restricted free agent at the conclusion of the season and with the experience he possesses, very well could be a big target for several clubs during trade period.

Talia hasn't been able to play at all during 2021 with foot surgery in April meaning he will likely miss the remainder of the year, but his track record until then has been more than solid.

His career average of 4.1 contested defence one on ones, 6.8 spoils and 5.4 intercept possessions per game are elite or above average numbers for a key defender, meaning any club that snatches him this trade period would be getting a true top level back-man.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Daniel Talia of the Crows handballs whilst being tackled by Jack Silvagni of the Blues during the round 16 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 10, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

If the two-time All-Australian is set to leave, then he could very well choose to move back home to Victoria where there would be no shortage of suitors wanting to take on his services.

A move to Whitten Oval would be huge for the Dogs, with Talia being a ready-made defensive stalwart who can sure things up at the back for Luke Beveridge.

However, the pair would need to cool over their past tensions following the controversies that included Daniel's brother, Michael.

Should they get the right offer in for him, then it would be a brilliant piece of business from the Dogs.